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getagrip_already

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1. meh, how many people actually write checks any more?

Sun Jan 5, 2020, 09:26 AM

Jan 2020

Or even sign contracts of any kind?

If you don't own a car, a home, or work in a "registered" field, why would you even need to sign or date anything?

You don't even need to "sign" and date web based documents, like to get a credit card. You can't change the date.

I can't remember the last time I wrote a physical check. I haven/t purchased a new car since 2009. My last job change was in 2010. When I got my newly minted real id drivers license, I don't remember a date field I had to fill in. All of my credit cards were applied for on-line. I haven't been in a real bank in years.

What am I missing?

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Don't abbreviate 2020. It's for your own good [View all] NurseJackie Jan 2020 OP

meh, how many people actually write checks any more? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #1

What you're missing is its not just checks, its any kind of legal document. marble falls Jan 2020 #4

like what? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #6

One needs to initial and date documents such as wills, ehrnst Jan 2020 #11

I don't know where you live but where I live we still sign and date documents ... marble falls Jan 2020 #12

Indeed. ehrnst Jan 2020 #13

LUDDITE!!! (snark)... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #16

Snark, my Aunt Fannie's tutu. A Power of Attorney would be a ripe for this fraud. That could ... marble falls Jan 2020 #19

Why would you sign a poa and not keep a copy? n/t getagrip_already Jan 2020 #23

My sister in law is having trouble over settling her husband's estate right now ... marble falls Jan 2020 #26

WTH? What is wrong with warning people to write 1/15/2020 instead... brush Jan 2020 #28

nothing..... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #33

Again, you are not the metric by which all people are measured. ehrnst Jan 2020 #20

thats not me.... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #21

I didn't say that you were. ehrnst Jan 2020 #40

When you go to withdraw from your retirement account you may need to fill out some forms. nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #32

You are "missing" that you are not the metric that all people are held to. ehrnst Jan 2020 #5

not missing it at all..... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #8

You missed that many people do write checks. ehrnst Jan 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Jan 2020 #10

So what jberryhill Jan 2020 #15

Respectfully, jberry, you're missing the forest for a specific tree. It isn't even about pulling ... marble falls Jan 2020 #24

Couple of things jberryhill Jan 2020 #29

It doen't have to be widespread, it only has to happen to you, ... marble falls Jan 2020 #31

Leases, wills, bills of sale, notarized statements, affidavits, letters of intent .... marble falls Jan 2020 #14

don't you keep a copy of those? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #18

"Stupid in any legal sense." ehrnst Jan 2020 #22

wasn't aimed at you... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #25

Doesn't matter if it wasn't "to me." ehrnst Jan 2020 #39

Okay, let's take the lease example jberryhill Jan 2020 #30

You're free to ignore the advice. GeorgeGist Jan 2020 #37

People will game anything, and I think paying attention is a good idea. Thanks! marble falls Jan 2020 #2

Good thinking and advice. I got into the habit years ago of writing out the entire year... George II Jan 2020 #3

Good advice mcar Jan 2020 #7

It may not be needed, but it couldn't hurt Maeve Jan 2020 #17

Or fill in the blank: dalton99a Jan 2020 #27

Similarly, don't write IRS on a check central scrutinizer Jan 2020 #34

Ooo... that's devilish and sneaky. NurseJackie Jan 2020 #35

My lawfirm just issued a warning on this Gothmog Jan 2020 #36

Looks like the danger is real. Even if not widespread (at this early date). NurseJackie Jan 2020 #38